For hundreds of migrant children living in shelters at the border, this CNN Hero's mobile classrooms offer education and stability
Estefanía Rebellón and her family were forced to flee their home in Colombia when she was 10. Today, she and her Yes We Can World Foundation provide school programs and support to help migrant children continue their learning.
2023-10-06 18:49
Hundreds of young people with disabilities are learning at a new university founded by CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal
2016 CNN Hero of the Year Jeison Aristizábal has greatly expanded his efforts to help young people with disabilities in Cali, Colombia, building a much larger rehabilitation center, graduating from law school, and now realizing yet another big dream.
2023-09-29 19:28
The Wish Maker: She makes dreams come true for hundreds of young adults battling cancer
Before Kelli Ritschel Boehl's son Nik passed away, he asked her to make sure that young adults battling cancer who aged out of Make-A-Wish don't miss out on once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Her nonprofit, Nik's Wish, has since delivered on the dreams of hundreds of young cancer fighters.
2023-09-22 19:49
Some 60,000 people return from prison each year. Her program is now a nationwide model for providing second chances
For 25 years, Susan Burton has dedicated herself to helping women rebuild their lives after prison. Today, she's established an alliance that helps others around the world follow her path.
2023-09-01 04:55
This CNN Hero's battle with cancer inspired her lifesaving work helping families in her Native American community
After navigating the daunting challenges to access the treatment she needed, Tescha Hawley started the Day Eagle Hope Project to help other Native American cancer patients. Today, her organization is addressing gaps in health care and nutrition for thousands on her reservation.
2023-08-18 19:29
Where barbershops are a community hub, he's filling them with books to help young boys find excitement in reading
Former teacher Alvin Irby created Barbershop Books, a nationwide literacy program that turns barbers into ambassadors in its mission to encourage thousands of boys to read for fun.
2023-07-28 11:29
Serving those who served our country: Meet the North Carolina woman who found her purpose in helping homeless vets
After a stroke nearly killed her, Stacey Buckner's recovery led her to fill the basic needs of homeless veterans through her Off-Road Outreach program. Using her Jeep, she provides mobile showers, laundry services, and meals in her hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
2023-07-21 10:58
'It's iron sharpening iron': CNN Heroes join forces in Miami to take their work to the next level
A first of its kind reunion took place when 2021 and 2022 Top 10 CNN Heroes gathered recently in Miami to receive nonprofit training and work together in a day of service, all while being celebrated at the Make Good Famous Summit hosted by the Elevate Prize Foundation.
2023-06-23 19:27
This could be the most beautiful homeless shelter you have ever seen, and it's getting results
Oregon has the country's highest percentage of unsheltered families with children -- living in tents, cars or on the streets. Brandi Tuck has dedicated her life to helping thousands of homeless families in Portland heal from that trauma and get into housing -- permanently.
2023-06-09 20:22